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Clothing and dress - Religious aspects

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  • A woman representing Nature gives a baby to a mother; representing man's vulnerable and naked birth. Engraving by P. Galle, 1563.
  • A woman representing Nature gives a baby to a mother; representing man's vulnerable and naked birth. Engraving by P. Galle, 1563.
  • Rebecca admires the clothes and jewellery given to her by Abraham's servant. Watercolour painting by Juliana Howard, 1824.
  • Lot's wife looks back at the flames pouring from Heaven upon Sodom; Lot and his daughters go on ahead. Engraving by R. Sadeler after M. de Vos, 1583.
  • Adam and Eve conceal their nakedness; in the distance they receive clothes from God. Line engraving by J. Haeyler after C. van den Broeck.
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    Adam and Eve conceal their nakedness; in the distance they receive clothes from God. Line engraving by J. Haeyler after C. van den Broeck.

    Broeck, Crispin van den, 1524-approximately 1591. | Reference: 15594i
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    Adam and Eve expelled from Eden by an angel. Engraving by P.P. Bouche after G. Freman.

    Freman, G. | Date: [1705] | Reference: 2474271i
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    Joseph is dragged out of the pit and sold to some passing Midianites. Etching.

    | Reference: 15910i
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    A red-faced king stands in a red robe, flanked by a queen and the deity Mercury in green clothes; representing a stage in the process of alchemy. Coloured etching, ca. 18th century.

    | Reference: 38627i
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    Noah and his companions follow the animals into the Ark. Etching.

    | Reference: 15704i
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